Influencer 'Bong Bon' to sue councilor over alleged gang ties and debt collection accusations

Taiwanese influencer "Bong Bon" (Lu Yu-chuan) has vehemently denied accusations of operating with a gang and employing subordinates for debt collection, announcing his intention to sue a local councilor for defamation. The controversy erupted after Taoyuan City Councilor Huang Chiung-hui publicly accused Bong Bon of being involved in debt collection activities.

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I am a legitimate businessman, busy every day managing my business and employees. I can't even manage all my full-time employees, so there is absolutely no such thing as 'taking subordinates'.

Councilor Huang alleged that a debt collector, identified as "Chung Hsiao-Hsiao" from TikTok, was associated with Bong Bon, describing him as Bong Bon's subordinate and part of a gang. Huang claimed that this individual used debt collection videos for business and operated with impunity, even having fans cheer him on during live broadcasts.

Bong Bon issued a strong rebuttal on social media, asserting his status as a legitimate businessman focused on managing his employees and business operations. He stated that he has no "subordinates" in the manner described and that the individual in question is merely an acquaintance of a friend, with no direct connection or control over their actions.

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the person mentioned by Huang Chiung-hui, after investigation, is at most 'a friend of a friend,' and their personal behavior has nothing to do with me, nor do I have the right to interfere.

The influencer argued that the councilor's statements were false, damaging to his public image, and made solely for online traffic. He is demanding a public apology and a correction of the record from Councilor Huang.

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the other party arbitrarily makes statements to gain online traffic, dragging innocent people into the water. This move has seriously misled the public and caused substantial damage to my public image.